Texas Hospital adds 24/7 automated option for staff, guests
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Methodist Hospital Atascosa’s new micro market from HHS fills the gap during main cafeteria off hours.
Improving Hospital Dining Through Compassionate, Person-Centered Care
Culinary Services Group
JANUARY 15, 2025
With RSV, norovirus, and COVID cases raging, hospitals are seeing an increase in admissions this winter. While hospital food has long endured a reputation for being bland, uninspiring, and even detrimental to patient health, it doesnt have to be that way.
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5 things: Philadelphia Schools cafeteria workers authorize strike option
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
This and a hospital cafeteria offering a meal plan for older adults are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Healthier Hospitals. It wouldn’t be an unusual tally of meals consumed by a patient admitted to a hospital for heart disease or stroke. It’s clearly not health food, yet it’s the type of sustenance offered at hospitals every day nationwide. Council introduced the Healthy Hospitals Amendment Act of 2019.
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Innovative Models Keep Restaurant Revenue and Supply Chain Flowing
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 18, 2020
Many organizations offer on-site catering and cafeteria amenities as a convenience to employees, but with work from home requirements employees are forging for themselves. With millions of people working remotely, lunchtime, once a time of socialization, has been reduced to redundant trips to the refrigerator.
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Sodexo, we have a problem
Bill Marler
APRIL 11, 2022
Rafael Bernal had a interesting story this morning on Sodexo’s apparent mismanagement of the cafeterias in the House of Representatives complex – see, cafeteria workers denounce working conditions. Thirty case-patients required hospitalization and 15 had HUS. coli Outbreak Suits.
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5 things: Ultraprocessed foods provide two-thirds of kids and teens calories, study finds
Food Management
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
This and a hospital cafeteria manager stealing over $100,000 are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
San Diego Entrepreneur and Mission Beach area residentn Brad Hunter is disrupting the luxury hospitality industry with an entirely uncharted concept: AQUAlounge , an floating nautical experience slated to debut in San Diego, California in fall of 2020. Charities include hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more.
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Ceilings Can Define Style
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 2, 2022
” Sometimes called “the fifth wall,” ceilings are a designable surface that can be put to work in restaurants, bars, cafeterias, banquet halls, commissaries, and other food-service venues. While much attention is paid to selecting the floor covering, the ceiling is too often “underlooked.”
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What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 2, 2020
Click here for NCR content about keeping commerce running for restaurants, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits launched an online hub for trade customers, providing timely updates and important resources to help businesses in the hospitality industry navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The hashtag for this program is #BetterTogetherCHART.
AHF Members Transform Hospital Cafeterias into Hubs of Sustainability: Spotlight on UC San Diego Health
AHF
JUNE 18, 2024
UC San Diego Health’s sustainability program extends beyond the cafeteria walls, encompassing a comprehensive approach to address climate change and environmental impact. Read more in UC San Diego TODAY: “ Serving Up Sustainability and Eliminating Food Waste in Hospital Cafeterias ” But their work doesn’t stop there.
Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 5, 2020
“With both bringing more than 20 years experience to their roles, we know that their deep hospitality technology expertise, customer-centric approach and unique insights will help propel our business into the future.” ” Ervin Cohen & Jessup Launches Food, Beverage and Hospitality Practice.
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Local Hospital to Drive Patient Satisfaction Through New Dining Initiative
Culinary Services Group
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Samson Community Hospital, T.J. The decision to change food service providers was made by the hospital administration to improve patient satisfaction and position the hospital at the forefront of modern patient service. “We One of the first impressions a hospital makes on their patients and visitors is the quality of their food.
Despite Improved 2024 Outlook, Labor, and Other Risks May Drag Restaurants Down
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Full-service, cafeterias and grill buffets are the segments experiencing the biggest struggle. Hospitality companies with a benefits strategy based on personalization that foster a quality employee experience (QEX) will boost engagement, have an advantage in recruiting and retention and lower risk as well. Here’s an overview.
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Considerations When Evaluating Food Display Cases: Choosing the Best Fit for Your Business
LTI, Inc.
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Blog | December 17, 2024 Have you ever walked into a restaurant or cafeteria and noticed the bakery case out front tantalizing you with scrumptious cakes, pies and other sweets? These materials provide longevity even in high-traffic environments such as in high school cafeterias, for instance. What about pizza?
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Thomas Cuisine Partners with Montana Hospital Association (MHA)
Thomas Cuisine
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Thomas Cuisine Announces Partnership with the Montana Hospital Association (MHA) to support community health and wellness Thomas Cuisine, a leading provider of culinary and hospitality services, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Montana Hospital Association (MHA).
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Takeout For Good and Menus Go Tech
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 27, 2020
“While cafes, dining halls, cafeterias, and concessions stands may look a little different, I am confident that they will feel and be safe for our employees and everyone we serve,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s CEO. PathSpot is used by restaurants, packaging facilities, cafeterias, and farms across the country.
Top Pediatric Hospital Elevates Food Safety Standards with Cambro
the CAMBRO blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
News & World Report’s ranks Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in the top 10 best pediatric medical centers in the nation. The foodservice department works with the healthcare staff to make sure they are providing the best care from the cafeteria to the operating room. There are really dedicated people here.”
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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Lagniappe Krewe Fund grants are available to hospitality employees and their families who have experienced emergencies beyond their control resulting in financial hardship. secured a $6 million investment to enhance its innovative technology and further bridge the gap between contactless dining and full-service hospitality. GoTab, Inc.
The Definitive Guide to Food Wells
LTI, Inc.
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Blog | October 3, 2024 Do you manage a corporate or school cafeteria, a quick-service or full-service restaurant or even a hospital dining facility? These units are commonly used in buffets, cafeterias and catering businesses where maintaining food temperature is top priority.
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Time Out Market Cape Town Chooses Cambro Camtrays for Durability and Style
the CAMBRO blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
At Time Out Market in Cape Town, South Africa, guests can choose from 13 diverse restaurants where they take a tray and are served in a line cafeteria-style. When you’re serving thousands of guests a day, it’s imperative to provide trays that can handle high-volume use.
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Unlocking the Power POPS: LTI’s Platform for Off-Premise Serving
LTI, Inc.
JULY 26, 2023
In today’s dynamic foodservice landscape, traditional cafeterias are making way for an exciting new trend. Hospitality environments, like hotels and conference centers, can offer POPS units as an upscale amenity, giving guests a taste of local cuisine and enhancing their overall experience. Bring on your local menu favorites!
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3 Ways Restaurants Can be Philanthropic
Lavu
MAY 20, 2019
Most food rescue programs work with food trucks to collect perishable foods, as well as accept direct donations from food trucks, restaurants, grocery stores, cafeterias, and other places with excess food. Their work includes collecting, packaging, and distributing food to agencies and charities that help hungry people.
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Probe It Food Safety
DECEMBER 28, 2024
While nausea and diarrhea might be minor complications, they can lead to hospitalizations as they can get worse. Did you know that 4 million Canadians are affected by foodborne illnesses each year? Thats 1 in 8 Canadians! Food allergies are another major concern, impacting over 2.5 million Canadians annually.
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Unlocking Solutions and Inspiration: Your Online Community Awaits
AHF
AUGUST 30, 2024
Hospital Employee Cafe Discounts Hospital cafeterias are offering a range of employee discounts to enhance staff satisfaction. These discounts are a valuable way to support and appreciate employees while managing cafeteria operations effectively.
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What You Should Ask About Dining in a Care Community: 8 Questions for the Kitchen
Culinary Services Group
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
When you walk into a dining area, you don’t want to feel like you’re entering a hospital cafeteria. It also shows that the staff are more likely to value and understand their residents, creating a better sense of belonging and ultimately making the transition to your new living space more comfortable.
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Elimin8™ Debuts Zer0 WastePantry™ Portfolio For Corporate Clients and Operators
Total Food Service
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The company’s latest innovation is debuting their innovative and patent pending Zer0 Waste Pantry™ that offers the hospitality professional a turnkey, sustainable and measurable solution for their break-rooms and pantries. The portfolio of solutions has now expanded under the Elimin8 ™ umbrella.
Drop-in Frost Tops
Chef's Deal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
They are commonly utilized in large cafeterias, hotels, restaurants, open buffets, salad bars, dessert stations, grocery stores, and more. A frost top is utilized in many industries, from catering to hospitality. This feature is great in cafeterias with long lines or grocery stores needing all-day storage and display units.
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Top 11 Best-Selling Restaurant Equipment in 2024
Chef's Deal
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Restaurants, food trucks, catering businesses, hotels, and school cafeterias that require a dependable and high-capacity frying solution are some ideal industries served by this fryer. The industries commonly using Manitowoc IYT0420A Cube-Style Indigo NXT ice machine include restaurants, bars, hotels, hospitals, and catering services.
Industrial Steam Table Buying Guide
Chef's Deal
OCTOBER 9, 2023
They work great for keeping food hot where the food temperature needs to be maintained over time, such as in hotels, hospitals, events, cafeterias, or catering. A 6-well industrial steam table is the best choice for self-service hotel buffets, school cafeterias, or large catering events where you can serve high amounts of food.
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New Regulations Involving Food Scraps May Be Including Your Kitchen Soon
Chef's Connection
APRIL 5, 2023
This will impact around 3,000 businesses - from grocery stores, restaurants and catering businesses, food and beverage manufacturers, and schools/hospitals/campuses with large cafeterias. As of March 2023, large food waste producers will be required to compost their food scraps instead of sending them to a landfill.
Buying Commercial Dishwashers: A Guide for Restaurants
The Restaurant Warehouse
APRIL 15, 2025
Conveyor Dishwashers For high-volume operations like bustling restaurants and cafeterias, conveyor dishwashers are a smart investment. Favored by high-volume kitchens in places like schools and hospitals, Cleveland designs machines for heavy use. Hobart also prioritizes ease of maintenanceessential in a fast-paced restaurant.
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Questions & Answers About Food Color Additives
FoodInsight
JANUARY 20, 2025
The results of this risk assessment along with multiple citizen/advocacy petitions helped push California to prohibit school cafeterias from serving food with six (6) artificial dyes. FDA, 2023 Adverse Food Reaction Is Not Always an Allergy, Rady Childrens Hospital, 2019. Food Colors , European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2019.
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Powerful Partnerships
Food Recovery Network
JULY 29, 2024
Hospitality and service businesses exist as a space for people to have a good time and they can do so much good behind the scenes with the right leadership. Gaylord National is a shining example of leadership for other organizations to emulate.
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Chef's Deal
MARCH 25, 2024
Incorporating smart shelving with IoT technology, similar to systems used in advanced healthcare cafeterias, enables real-time inventory tracking, ensuring that stock levels are automatically updated. This approach minimizes manual inventory checks, reducing errors and saving time.
33 FAQs on Walk-in Refrigeration: Your Questions Answered
Chef's Deal
MARCH 14, 2024
Shelving and Storage Solutions: Adjustable and heavy-duty shelving options to accommodate specific item sizes and weights, from liquor bottles in bars to large food trays in cafeterias.
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Investigation finds infected food handler behind E. coli outbreak at school
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 21, 2023
coli outbreak at an Illinois high school that saw 16 students sickened and two hospitalized. Fifteen out of 16 patients ate at the cafeteria on the same day. coli) in the HHS cafeteria was through an infected food handler. Once introduced into HHS, STEC was transmitted primarily through the HHS cafeteria.”
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World Food Safety Day Roundtable
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 7, 2024
Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. And each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Peter Cryan (PC) is a seasoned executive in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
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Cold Beverage Dispensers Comprehensive Buying Guide!
Chef's Deal
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A cold water dispenser is more than just a basic amenity; it’s essential to a hospitality-focused business environment. Smaller units are suitable for compact spaces or lower-traffic areas, while larger models can serve high-demand environments like cafeterias, gyms, or large office spaces.
Huntley High School E. coli Outbreak – what you need to know
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The most likely mode of transmission of STEC in the HHS cafeteria was through an infected food handler. All cases were students or non-cafeteria staff. One food handler from the HHS cafeteria tested positive for STEC 2 (Appendix E, Table 1) but reported never experiencing symptoms. of cases) ate food from the HHS Cafeteria.
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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
SOBEWFF®, which benefits the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU), has raised more than $30 million for the School to date. We can’t thank Southern Glazer’s enough for investing in the next generation of hospitality leaders.”
Clostridium Perfringens Linked to BBQ
Bill Marler
JANUARY 17, 2024
No cases were hospitalized, and no cases died. perfringens food poisoning tend to happen in settings where large groups of people are served and keeping food at proper temperatures may be difficult—for example, hospitals, school cafeterias, prisons, nursing homes, and large events with catered food. Outbreaks of C.
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Outbreak Database – Decades of Cantaloupe Outbreaks – Chemicals, Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus and Listeria
Bill Marler
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Two of the persons were co-workers at a long-term care facility, and one was a patron of the cafeteria of that facility. Four people were hospitalized. No one was hospitalized and no one died. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Thirty-six people had been hospitalized. Thirty-eight people were hospitalized.
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L&L Puts Aloha Spirit into Practice
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 16, 2020
In Los Angeles, the Northridge Hospital Family Medicine Center’s cafeteria had to curtail its hours, which resulted in limited access to on-site meals for staff. These included Matt Chang, who owns and operates the L&L location in Point Loma, Calif., donated plate lunches to the UCSD Medical Center.
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